Shawl

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Shawl

Place

England (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1840–1910

Medium

Wool, satin weave, with stripes of exposed warps; printed, possibly by block; attached knotted fringe

Dimensions

156.6 × 158.8 cm (61 5/8 × 61 1/2 in.); Fringe: H.: 2.7 cm (5 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Eugene C. Piette in honor of Mrs. Abraham Bowers

Reference Number

1978.329

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